Global Briefing: Amazon deforestation hits lowest level since 2015

James Murray
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The Brazilian government releases data confirming it is making progress in tackling deforestation, as the UAE unveils a new national climate plan and there is bad news for Sweden's wind energy industry

The Brazilian government this week released fresh data showing that deforestation in its part of the Amazon rainforest fell 30.6 per cent year-on-year during the 12 months to July. The result means...

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